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Eric Annan is the founder of Ayagigs, Africa's Web3 Marketplace. Ayagigs helps early-stage startups and medium-sized companies find the right fit talents to supercharge their business.This has been featured in the likes of Business insider, Yahoo News, Tech Cabal and a whole host of other big name media outlets.Aya is also supported by Coinbase Giving.Eric's quote:“Africa is going to be home to MORE than half the world's population. In the next 6,000 days or less, there is going to be over 1 Billion young Africans aged between 0 and 30”In this conversation we cover things including:In this episode we discuss things like: The State of Web3 Talent in AfricaAya's Web3 FellowshipWhy Eric started AyagigsWhy he quit his jobThe Web3 Africa RaceAnd much moreTIMESTAMPS[0:00] - Intro[1:39] - Icebreaker with Eric[4:04] - Interview begins[36:36] - OutroCONNECT WITH ABOUT AYA GIGSWebsiteInstagram Linkedin TwitterLet us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles.RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFYFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAYouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcastWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccraLinkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accraLISTEN TO OTHER "A CONVERSATION WITH..." EPISODES BELOWhttps://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapodSupport the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES BELOWhttps://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod

This is the final episode of a three-part UNAJUA Series focused on the Blockchain Africa investment opportunity, featuring venture capitalist Hope Ditlhakanyane and venture builder Nzwisisa Chidembo. In their respective roles at hybrid investor, venture builder and accelerator company, Founders Factory Africa (FFA), Hope and Nzwi have recently collaborated to vet the investment worthiness of two African blockchain tech startups, which eventually landed FFA's backing. In this episode, Hope and Nzwi share practical approaches to systematically assessing the commercial credentials of startups building in the blockchain space. OP-ED: Taking art onto a global stage through digital technology by Andile Masuku for Business Report - IOL News (www.iol.co.za/business-report/en…-a6b9-53e65c367a1c) EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER: While the Celo Community Fund supports this UNAJUA Series, African Tech Roundup maintains complete editorial oversight. Opinions expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of the African Tech Roundup or the presenting sponsor, Celo Community Fund. SUPPORT US: Value our work? Then, join our Patreon Community (www.africantechroundup.com/patreon/) and help the African Tech Roundup platform remain single-mindedly focused on serving Africa's tech and innovation ecosystem with robust independent insight and learning content.

This is the second episode of a three-part UNAJUA Series focused on the Blockchain Africa investment opportunity, featuring the passionate South African venture capitalist Hope Ditlhakanyane and seasoned Zimbabwean venture builder Nzwisisa Chidembo. In their respective roles at hybrid investor, venture builder and accelerator company, Founders Factory Africa, Hope and Nzwi have recently collaborated to facilitate VC investment in two promising African blockchain tech startups. Nzwi was an early adopter of Bitcoin and other blockchain applications on the private investment side of things. He now has a growing personal portfolio of blockchain investments. Meanwhile, Hope is a confessed late-joiner to the space both as a private and corporate investor. But, she's keenly making up for the lost time by finessing smart blockchain investments in her personal capacity while refining her playbook for backing the space as an institutional VC. So, is there a helpful framework for thinking about crypto as a personal investment opportunity? Listen in to hear Nzwi and Hope offer some pointers. OP-ED: Taking art onto a global stage through digital technology by Andile Masuku for Business Report - IOL News (www.iol.co.za/business-report/en…-a6b9-53e65c367a1c) EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER: While the Celo Community Fund supports this UNAJUA Series, African Tech Roundup maintains complete editorial oversight. Opinions expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of the African Tech Roundup or the presenting sponsor, Celo Community Fund. SUPPORT US: Value our work? Then, join our Patreon Community (www.africantechroundup.com/patreon/) and help the African Tech Roundup platform remain single-mindedly focused on serving Africa's tech and innovation ecosystem with robust independent insight and learning content.

Sonya Kuhnel of Blockchain Africa discusses how crypto project Cardano is launching a system of digital IDs that will unlock huge wealth across the African continent, and whether non-fungible tokens (or NFTs) are the digital equivalent of pet rocks, or whether they will become a real force in the emerging digital economy. Moneyweb Crypto news articles

Sonya Kuhnel of Blockchain Africa discusses how crypto project Cardano is launching a system of digital IDs that will unlock huge wealth across the African continent, and whether non-fungible tokens (or NFTs) are the digital equivalent of pet rocks, or whether they will become a real force in the emerging digital economy.

Although Tanya was with us three weeks back after Blockchain Africa, we wanted to get some further insights into Binance SA's operation after the launch of their BTC/ZAR markets this week. Take a listen! - - - - - - - - - - - SA Crypto is South Africa's largest blockchain community & news outlet. Follow us on our media platforms to stay up to date with what is happening with crypto in Southern Africa. Subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter right here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto Join our Telegram Traders Group here: https://t.me/joinchat/F3_PzUs8YytfRoxQbjKEXg (If the above link has expired, reach out to us on Twitter for the latest link) - Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SACrypto_ - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacryptoza - Join us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SACryptoCommunity?_rdc=1&_rdr - - - - - - - - - - - Please support responsible journalism in the African blockchain industry by donating Bitcoin or Ether here: BTC address: 3Edw9rR9NLenSnCStB9jYoWHb6V9UrEDgS ETH address: 0x3867BdF1e78E96a7f5bfB8585a98a2dF66919Af5

Although Tanya was with us three weeks back after Blockchain Africa, we wanted to get some further insights into Binance SA's operation after the launch of their BTC/ZAR markets this week.Take a listen!

We sat down with Mpho Dagada at Blockchain Africa 2020 and discussed how he first came into Bitcoin, and how he thinks blockchain can be best utilised for economic development in South Africa. You can follow Mpho on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/mphodagada You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/IM7CYFXaB6c - - - - - - - - - - - SA Crypto is South Africa's largest blockchain community & news outlet. Follow us on our media platforms to stay up to date with what is happening with crypto in Southern Africa. Subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter right here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto Join our Telegram Traders Group here: https://t.me/joinchat/F3_PzUs8YytfRoxQbjKEXg (If the above link has expired, reach out to us on Twitter for the latest link) - Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SACrypto_ - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacryptoza - Join us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SACryptoCommunity?_rdc=1&_rdr - - - - - - - - - - - Please support responsible journalism in the African blockchain industry by donating Bitcoin or Ether here: BTC address: 3Edw9rR9NLenSnCStB9jYoWHb6V9UrEDgS ETH address: 0x3867BdF1e78E96a7f5bfB8585a98a2dF66919Af5

Binance made the big announcement at Blockchain Africa 2020 that they would be officially launching "Binance South Africa", with direct ZAR deposits and the trading of 5 ZAR pairs. We sat down with their newly announced Country Manager Tanya Knowles to get an idea of these plans, the timeline, and find out more about the planned $1 million social investment into the country as well. Watch the video version of this interview here: https://youtu.be/j90FAPz77Ak - - - - - - - - - - - SA Crypto is South Africa's largest blockchain community & news outlet. Follow us on our media platforms to stay up to date with what is happening with crypto in Southern Africa. Subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter right here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto Join our Telegram Traders Group here: https://t.me/joinchat/F3_PzUs8YytfRoxQbjKEXg (If the above link has expired, reach out to us on Twitter for the latest link) - Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SACrypto_ - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacryptoza - Join us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SACryptoCommunity?_rdc=1&_rdr - - - - - - - - - - - Please support responsible journalism in the African blockchain industry by donating Bitcoin or Ether here: BTC address: 3Edw9rR9NLenSnCStB9jYoWHb6V9UrEDgS ETH address: 0x3867BdF1e78E96a7f5bfB8585a98a2dF66919Af5

We caught up with Tone Vays at Blockchain Africa 2020, and chatted to him about his visit to South Africa, his feeling on Cape Town versus Johannesburg, and what he thinks about crypto adoption in South Africa. The interview was recorded before the start of the event, where Tone was going to be on stage speaking about Bitcoin’s value proposition. Find out more about Tone and his work on Twitter, his website, and his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbiWJYRg8luWHnmNkJRZEnw https://twitter.com/ToneVays https://tonevays.com/ Watch the video version of this interview here: https://youtu.be/ba0TCCL396M - - - - - - - - - - - SA Crypto is South Africa's largest blockchain community & news outlet. Follow us on our media platforms to stay up to date with what is happening with crypto in Southern Africa. Subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter right here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto Join our Telegram Traders Group here: https://t.me/joinchat/F3_PzUs8YytfRoxQbjKEXg (If the above link has expired, reach out to us on Twitter for the latest link) - Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SACrypto_ - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacryptoza - Join us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SACryptoCommunity?_rdc=1&_rdr - - - - - - - - - - - Please support responsible journalism in the African blockchain industry by donating Bitcoin or Ether here: BTC address: 3Edw9rR9NLenSnCStB9jYoWHb6V9UrEDgS ETH address: 0x3867BdF1e78E96a7f5bfB8585a98a2dF66919Af5

The Binance Hack This week’s world-shaking news, of course, centres around the Binance Hack. 7070 BTC was withdrawn, amounting to more than $40 million during a complex hack that involved stealing 2-factor authentication codes and API keys. During a live Twitter AMA, Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, addressed the increasingly concerned crypto community, and assured everyone that emergency measures were in place. CoinTelegraph featured this story https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-ceo-addresses- concerns-live-after-40-mln-btc-hack-rejects-blockchain-reorg-idea BTC Busts Out Hacks aside, it’s been a great week for BTC, as bullish developments led it towards breaking that famed $6000 threshold. And, as of Thursday this week, that beautiful moment we’ve all been waiting for happened. Techcentral has more on this bull of a story https://techcentral.co.za/bitcoin-soars-above-6-000/89420/ Could Facebook Coin Be The Catalyst For Mass Adoption? If crypto adoption rates are soaring, imagine just how much more they will, when Facebook Coin hits our newsfeeds? Spencer Bogart, General Partner at Blockchain Capital, in a recent with Bloomberg, called Facebook Coin a “potential gateway drug” that ushers in new entrants to the cryptocurrency space. Read More on Coingape https://coingape.com/facebook-coin-gateway-drug-cryptocurrency-bitcoin/ What Else Is Happening: ● Fidelity is set to launch its own crypto trading service https://www.newsbtc.com/2019/05/06/institutions-inbound-fidelity-set-to- launch-crypto-trading-service-as-interest-in-markets-flourishes/ ● Bitfinex might be in trouble, as revealed in massive net outflow during last month https://www.newsbtc.com/2019/05/08/trouble-bitfinex-posts-record- high-net-bitcoin-withdrawals-in-april-2019/ ● A new survey has revealed that nearly half of institutional investors feel confident about owning digital assets https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-02/fidelity-survey-finds- institutional-investors-are-eyeing-crypto Featured Tweet: We were lucky enough to nab an interview with the incredible Alakanani (@bitcoinlady) during Blockchain Africa 2019. And, we were extremely excited this week to spot this news: that her Satoshi Centre website has been redesigned! May this Botswana-based bitcoin community centre grow from strength to strength!

Alakanani Itireleng is a remarkable woman. Her son fell ill a few years ago, and on a teacher's salary, getting adequate treatment was immensely difficult. She began experimenting with the world's first borderless digital currency: Bitcoin, in order to raise the money needed to treat her son. Alakanani was blown away by the technological marvel that Bitcoin was, and devoted her life to educating others about it. Being a teacher, she established the "Satoshi Centre" in her home town in Botswana back in 2014, and has become a leading authority on the technology here in Africa. James caught up with her at Blockchain Africa, Jo'burg, 2019. You can watch the video version of the interview here: https://youtu.be/9806qrA2LTY - - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter by entering your email address: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto Stay in touch with us at: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/SACrypto_ - SA Crypto's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SACryptoCommunity - We're on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/sacryptoza Subscribe to our Podcast on... - Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sa-crypto/id1422076015?mt=2 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYDfVm2aKrdFKV52Cn4ee - Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ODg2Y2IwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz - - - - - - - Please support responsible journalism in the African blockchain industry by donating Bitcoin or Ether here: BTC address: 3Edw9rR9NLenSnCStB9jYoWHb6V9UrEDgS ETH address: 0x3867BdF1e78E96a7f5bfB8585a98a2dF66919Af5

Beverley Schäfer is the Minister of Economic Opportunities, Tourism & Agriculture in the Western Cape Province, and she was invited to speak at Blockchain Africa 2019, Africa's leading conference for the Blockchain and DLT industry. Minister Schäfer is behind the Western Cape's rise to the top of South Africa's "highest average income" list, and is passionate about economic development in the country. One of the key areas for economic development is of course in the Tech industry, and with Blockchain being such a prominent area of R&D and development, Minister Schäfer couldn't turn down such an opportunity to be a keynote speaker at the conference. James Preston of SA Crypto caught up with The Minister after her address, in which she highlights the need for innovative tech like Blockchain, and the need to support entrepreneurship in the Western Cape. You can watch a video version of the interview here: https://youtu.be/OHlIV283zCQ - - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter by entering your email address www.sacrypto.co.za Stay in touch with us at: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/SACrypto_ - SA Crypto's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SACryptoCommunity Subscribe to our Podcast on... - Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sa-crypto/id1422076015?mt=2 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYDfVm2aKrdFKV52Cn4ee - Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ODg2Y2IwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz - - - - - - - Please support responsible journalism in the African blockchain industry by donating Bitcoin or Ether here: BTC address: 3Edw9rR9NLenSnCStB9jYoWHb6V9UrEDgS ETH address: 0x3867BdF1e78E96a7f5bfB8585a98a2dF66919Af5

While at Blockchain Africa 2019, James Preston caught up with Premier Helen Zille. In her keynote address at the Cape Town conference, Premier Zille outlined the remarkable innovation that Blockchain is, and its opportunity to eradicate corruption and even drive economic growth. In the interview, James asked Premier Zille about how she first came to hear about Blockchain, and how her Provincial Government could potentially see it implemented into their administration. You can watch a video version of the interview here: https://youtu.be/E9lyrlYitBo - - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter by entering your email address www.sacrypto.co.za Stay in touch with us at: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/SACrypto_ - SA Crypto's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SACryptoCommunity Subscribe to our Podcast on... - Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sa-crypto/id1422076015?mt=2 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYDfVm2aKrdFKV52Cn4ee - Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ODg2Y2IwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz - - - - - - - Please support responsible journalism in the African blockchain industry by donating Bitcoin or Ether here: BTC address: 3Edw9rR9NLenSnCStB9jYoWHb6V9UrEDgS ETH address: 0x3867BdF1e78E96a7f5bfB8585a98a2dF66919Af5

The 7th interview from Blockchain Africa 2019 (#BAC19) was with founder and CEO of one of SA's oldest crypto exchanges, Richard de Sousa. Altcoin Trader was one of the first exchanges on the African continent to offer direct purchasing and trading of cryptocurrencies outside of the Top 2 (Bitcoin and ETH). Currently offering 20 cryptocurrencies on their platform, Altcoin Trader have become a significant voice in South Africa's blockchain landscape. In this interview, James chats with Richard about how he started the exchange, and what his vision is going forward. You can visit the exchange at https://www.altcointrader.co.za And subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter on: - Web: https://sacrypto.co.za - Twitter: https://twitter.com/SACrypto_ - SA Crypto's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SACryptoCommunity Subscribe to our Podcast on... - Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sa-crypto/id1422076015?mt=2 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYDfVm2aKrdFKV52Cn4ee - Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ODg2Y2IwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz - - - - - - - Please support responsible journalism in the African blockchain industry by donating Bitcoin or Ether here: BTC address: 3Edw9rR9NLenSnCStB9jYoWHb6V9UrEDgS ETH address: 0x3867BdF1e78E96a7f5bfB8585a98a2dF66919Af5

CliffCentral.com — After spending ten years in finance and being interested in tech, it became obvious to Marcus Swanepoel that he would start something with Bitcoin. Fast forward to today, and Marcus is leading the future of money at Luno - learning many lessons along the way. The CEO and co-founder of the leading global cryptocurrency company shares some of these lessons with Gareth, ahead of the 5th Blockchain Africa annual conference taking place in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Blockchain Africa

CliffCentral.com — Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have the potential to revolutionise and transform existing business processes and is capable of making the world more transparent, connected, efficient and democratic. One of the people who truly understand this like we do is Sonya Kuhnel, co-founder of Bitcoin Events, which was born to educate and inform people about the opportunities offered by digital currencies. Bitcoin Events is the team around the 5th Blockchain Africa annual conference, which CliffCentral.com is the official premier media partner for. Gareth spoke to Sonya to find out more about Africa’s leading blockchain conference, and what she and her team have planned for #BAC19. Blockchain Africa

SA Crypto is back in 2019! Looking at the price action over the last month, and analysing what is possible in the coming weeks, along with how some of the altcoins are looking as well. We also touch on the upcoming Blockchain Africa conference happening in both Joburg and Cape Town, as well as get a teaser on what ICE3x's Eugéne Etsebeth has to say.

The Blockchain Africa conference would not happen without the motivation and effort of Sonya Kuhnel! We chat to her about the inspiration behind #BAC18 and where to from here. _